New Mich. constable is former militia member

Former militia member cleared of conspiracy is elected as Mich. township constable

Michael David Meeks speaks to reporters with his lawyers after being acquitted of charges connected to the Hutaree Militia at the U.S. courthouse in Detroit. Meeks is the new lawman in a Washtenaw County township.

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